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Joe Sudbay
@joesudbay.bsky.social
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Mainer in DC. Host “State of the States” on @siriusxmprog.bsky.social

Husband of @carlosonhousing.bsky.social. Dog dad to Oliver

Wannabe wildlifer
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Oliver in red (leaves)
My dog Oliver who is white with black ears sitting on red leaves.
November 26, 2025 at 3:29 PM
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On @siriusxmprog.bsky.social State of the States, our focus is two 12/9 special elections. Dems have done very well in state leg specials this year:

Joined by @emgisler.bsky.social from Georgia HD-121, then Rob Long from Florida HD-90

First airs 9 AM ET repeats over weekend, also on-demand
Promotion for my siriusxm Progress show "State of the States" with photos of Eric Gisler for Georgia HD-121 and Rob Long for Florida HD-90 against backdrop of GA and FL
November 22, 2025 at 1:56 PM
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Not backing down. Good. Media needs to treat this like the insane and dangerous threat it is

Statement from Slotkin, Kelly, Crow, DeLuzio, Goodlander, Houlahan:

"Every American must unite and condemn the President’s calls for our murder and political violence. This is a time for moral clarity"
Joint Statement from Lawmakers Slotkin, Kelly, Crow, DeLuzio, Goodlander, and Houlahan WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin (D-MI), Senator Mark Kelly (D-AZ) and Representatives Jason Crow (D-CO-06), Chris Deluzio (D-PA-17), Maggie Goodlander (D-NH-02), and Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA-06) released the following joint statement: “We are veterans and national security professionals who love this country and swore an oath to protect and defend the Constitution of the United States. That oath lasts a lifetime, and we intend to keep it. No threat, intimidation, or call for violence will deter us from that sacred obligation." “What’s most telling is that the President considers it punishable by death for us to restate the law. Our servicemembers should know that we have their backs as they fulfill their oath to the Constitution and obligation to follow only lawful orders. It is not only the right thing to do, but also our duty." “But this isn’t about any one of us. This isn’t about politics. This is about who we are as Americans. Every American must unite and condemn the President’s calls for our murder and political violence. This is a time for moral clarity." “In these moments, fear is contagious, but so is courage. We will continue to lead and will not be intimidated." “Don’t Give Up the Ship!”
November 20, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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On @siriusxmprog.bsky.social State of the States, a very deep dive with @davidnir.com from @the-downballot.com

We look back at 2025 and look ahead to 2026

9 AM ET, repeats over the weekend
Promo for State of the States on SiriusXM Progress with photo of David Nir and The Downballot logo with "The Road to 2026"
November 15, 2025 at 1:41 PM
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On @siriusxmprog.bsky.social State of the States this weekend, a Virginia victory lap after the amazing results of 13 flips!

Joined by @helmerva.bsky.social, Campaigns Chair VA House Dems, then reelected! Delegate Mike Feggans HD-97
Promotion for my show, State of the States, on SiriusXM Progress with photos of Virginia Delegates Dan Helmer and Michael Feggans
November 8, 2025 at 1:51 PM
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Post a bird announcing that Dick Cheney is dead
Great horned owl sitting on a branch with branches and tree trunk in background
November 4, 2025 at 12:25 PM
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On @siriusxmprog.bsky.social State of the States this weekend before Election Day, spoke with @peterhubbardga.bsky.social , running for Georgia Public Service Commission, and @johnmcauliff.bsky.social, candidate in Virginia House District 30

On now and thru the weekend
Promo for State of the States on SiriusXM Progress with pics of Peter Hubbard, running for Georgia Public Service Commission, and John McAuliff, candidate in Virginia House District 30
November 1, 2025 at 1:09 PM
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Just over a week til Election Day, on @siriusxmprog.bsky.social State of the States, spoke with Theresa Gilespie Isom, running in Mississippi SD-02 (court-mandated special to rectify racial gerrymandering)

Then @kimadamsforva.bsky.social - again!! - candidate for Virginia HD-82

Next up noon ET
Promo for my show "State of the States" on SiriusXM Progress with photos of Theresa Gilespie Isom, running in Mississippi SD-02 and Kimberly Pope Adams running in Virginia HD-82
October 25, 2025 at 3:04 PM
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DC media has been cleaning up for Trump for 10 years. And, we all know the ballroom is his top priority

FFS, yesterday during his meeting with the NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte, he took out a rendering of the ballroom to blather on and on about it

(screencap from one of @atrupar.com's clips)
Screencap photo of Trump holding a rendering of his new ballroom while seated between the NATO Sec-Gen and his feckless Sec of State Marco Rubio while in the gaudy gold encrusted Oval Office
October 23, 2025 at 8:18 PM
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Guest hosting on @siriusxmprog.bsky.social for Zerlina and my co-host this morning is trying not to participate too much. He joined in when I was hosting for Dean the other night
My dog Oliver laying on the bed. He is white with black ears
October 23, 2025 at 12:03 PM
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Just looked at NYT to see if Santos is still top headline. Yup

Then, the next two top stories are also Santos related
NYT headlines: Santos’s Release Frustrates His Former Colleagues and Constituents 4 MIN READ Santos in His Own Words: Pleading for Mercy and Promising a Comeback 4 MIN
October 19, 2025 at 3:30 AM
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There's a #NoKings protest in my DC neigbhorhood before the big event. Several hundred people on Conn Ave, cars honking. Great energy.

I did love the resisting bitch face sign and the woman who made it was taking pics of other protesters - including me!
photo of me with a signg that reads"This is my resisting bitch face" photo of No Kings protest on Conn Ave in DC, people lined up on both sides of the street
October 18, 2025 at 3:11 PM
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you can't see it as well from the clip of testimony at the hearing, but here's an image from Iowan Jonna Higgins-Freese at the @housedemocrats.bsky.social presser today

Her t-shirt reads "One Tough Mother" - and that sure comes across
Jonna Higgins-Freese behind microphone at Capitol Hill press conference wearing pink t-shirt that reads "One Tough Mother"
October 15, 2025 at 10:01 PM
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Oliver went to the groomer earlier today and they sent me this pic

Let's just say, it's not his favorite place, but not as bad as the vet
my dog Oliver, who is white with black ears, in the shower at the groomer.
September 26, 2025 at 6:26 PM
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Lots of things do suck, but it is World Gorilla Day and progress has been made protecting Mountain Gorillas thanks to @gorilladoctors.bsky.social and @savinggorillas.bsky.social. among others

I got to spend an amazing hour with the Hirwa family in Volcanoes National Park back in December of 2022
September 24, 2025 at 4:29 PM
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On @siriusxmprog.bsky.social "State of the States," got to talk (again!) to Debra Shigley who has runoff election on 9/23 in Georgia SD-21 (Fulton & Cherokee Co)

Then, Leslie Mehta, running in very competitive Virginia HD-73, Chesterfield Co - a pick up opportunity!

9 AM ET, replays thru weekend
Promotion for my show, State of the States, on SiriusXM Progress with photos of my guests Debra Shigley for Georgia SD-21 and Leslie Mehta from Virginia HD-73. Airs Saturday 9AM East replays all weekend
September 20, 2025 at 1:14 PM
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We've done just fine without Amazon and Wash Post

We will be just fine without Disney's Hulu

Fuck fascist enablers
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September 18, 2025 at 4:58 PM
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This arrived today @johnfugelsang.bsky.social!

I'll need it signed by the author!
Cover of John Fugelsang's book, Separation of Church and Hate. A sane person's guide to taking back the Bible from fundamentalists, fascists, and flock-fleecing frauds
September 10, 2025 at 11:10 PM
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@ofthebraveusa.bsky.social sign at bus stop at corner of Conn Ave and Kalorama. Saw one on Calvert too
Sign at bus stop on Conn Ave in DC from Home of the Brave that reads "Take Off your Masks!" and "Public Servants Should Face the Public." with image of black masked person with red badge in front American flag
September 7, 2025 at 4:21 PM
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This weekend on @siriusxmprog.bsky.social State of the States, I got to talk (again!) to two incumbents running for reelection: @jetforva.bsky.social (HD-21) and @jcole4va.bsky.social (HD-65)

Airs over the weekend on Ch 127 and on-demand
Promo for my show State of the States with photos of my guests Delegate Josh Thomas and Delegate Joshua Cole
September 6, 2025 at 1:30 PM
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Not like disturbances turn into Cat 5 hurricanes in very short time or anything in that part of the world
National Hurricane Center Seven-day Graphical Tropical Weather Outlook shows disturbance in Atlantic heading west towards Caribbean
September 5, 2025 at 5:52 PM
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Oh. I have one guess as to why he voted no. This is just from the last election cycle
Tom Emmer's contributions from pro- gun groups via open secrets All Sectors :: Ideological/Single-Issue :: Gun Rights PAC Name Total National Rifle Assn $9,900 National Shooting Sports Foundation $7,500 Safari Club International $2,000
August 31, 2025 at 3:28 PM
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Happy National Dog Day from Oliver
My dog Oliver who is white with black ears sitting quite regally on a tan couch in front of a blanket with red, pink and orange stripes
August 26, 2025 at 1:15 PM
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these back to back posts from @robertdownen.bsky.social from Texas State House

The special session was supposed to be about the deadly floods, but Trump made Trump the priority and Texas Republicans acquiesced. Of course
Back to back posts from Texas Tribune reporter Robert Downen at TX State House today: ‪Robert Downen‬ At least one GOP House member, David Lowe, wearing a "Big Beautiful Map" button. ‪Robert Downen‬ Meanwhile, in a Capitol hearing room a few floors down, families of children killed in the July 4 floods are giving gutwrenching testimony in front of a Senate committee.
August 20, 2025 at 6:05 PM
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the Axios "Not Every Democrat" beat

(and Jared Golden is probably the first call every time)
Axios headline from Andrew Solender today: Not every Democrat is fighting Trump's D.C. police takeover And From July 24: "Such bulls**t": Not every Democrat wants to talk about Epstein
August 15, 2025 at 9:09 PM